A Checklist for Eliminating Implicit Bias in Grant-Making Practice
Posted on July 20, 2020 by Arabella Advisors
A checklist designed to help donors incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their grant-making practice. … Read More
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A Community Conversation on Racial Justice
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Edward M. Jones, Kyumon Murrell, Anthony Simmons
This is a tragic yet powerful moment in history; the recent murders of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless other Black Americans have precipitated a national conversation on racism and oppression that is permeating every corner of the globe, yet many uncertainties exist. We recognize the need for community in these challenging times. Accordingly,… Read More
Moving Towards Social Justice Philanthropy: One Family Foundation’s Journey, Challenges, and Lessons
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Kelly Nowlin
NCFP board member and Fellow Kelly Nowlin spoke on a webinar hosted by Philanthropy Massachusetts and the Social Innovation Forum. Five generations after being established, the Surdna Foundation has been intentional about honoring founding vision and legacy, while remaining relevant to current needs and issues in society. In 2009, the family trustees took a bold step in naming social justice in… Read More
Catalytic Change: Lessons Learned from the Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment
Posted on June 11, 2020
The Applied Research Center (ARC) and the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) developed the Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment following ARC’s 2004 publication of Short Changed: Foundation Giving in Communities of Color. That report documented, as recent reports have confirmed, decreasing grantmaking with clear racial justice impacts, as well as decreasing support for organizations led by people of color. As… Read More
Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide
Posted on June 11, 2020 by Rinku Sen, Lori Villarosa
Movements have grown in their intersectionality, their sophistication and reach and many nonprofits and organizers have been actively contributing to their gains as well as being pushed themselves. Many funders and philanthropic infrastructure organizations have taken on the language and principles of racial equity in their changing practices. Yet so much work remains, so many inequities continue to be exacerbated… Read More
Racial Equity and Philanthropy: Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Color Leave Impact on the Table
Posted on June 4, 2020 by Echoing Green, The Bridgespan Group
This research, from Echoing Green and Bridgespan, lays bare the racial disparity in today’s funding environment and argues that population-level impact cannot happen without funding more leaders of color… Read More
Blueprint for Change: A Call to Action for Silicon Valley Philanthropy to Engage and Support Latinx Organizations, Communities and Leaders for the Common Good
Posted on June 3, 2020 by Castellano Family Foundation
This report is intended to motivate more intentional and aggressive efforts to advance the work and success of Latinx-focused and led nonprofit organizations in Silicon Valley. It builds on extensive research, community outreach, and executive consultations over the past two years involving many of our region’s leading civic and social investment principals… Read More
Community Foundations Network Topical Call: How Are You Managing Your Teams and Philanthropic Services Moving Forward?
Posted on June 1, 2020 by Tony Macklin
As counties re-open, how has your foundation decided to balance in-office and virtual work? How are you modifying metrics and performance expectations in your donor service and development plans? And, how are you adjusting service delivery models through the end of 2020? In this peer exchange, we’ll collect insights through verbal responses, chat, and hopefully any policies or documents you’re… Read More
Using an Equity Lens in COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Posted on May 6, 2020 by Dennis Quirin, Lori Villarosa, June Wilson
The National Center for Family Philanthropy is dedicated to serving families who give and those that work with them. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are offering conversations on topics of interest to all philanthropic families associated with family foundations, donor-advised funds, family offices, and other philanthropic vehicles. For questions about this series, please contact Jen Crino at jen@ncfp.org… Read More
From Talk to Action: Embedding Equity and Inclusion in Governance
Posted on April 28, 2020 by Arabella Advisors
This resource from Arabella Advisors shares useful lessons and considerations that may help as stakeholders across the social sector work to craft equitable and inclusive governance structures. … Read More
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